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EVENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES Garden of the Gods Resort and Club is a private facility that is unique in setting and ambiance. To assure mutual enjoyment of the Garden of the Gods facilities by all our guests and members, we have established the following Club rules and regulations. Please notify all of your group attendees of these policies. Dress Code: The Resort’s dress code applies for all Resort guests at all times. Cut-offs and short shorts are not considered appropriate attire. After 6:00 p.m., dressy denim attire is permitted only at Kissing Camels Outlets and the Rocks Lounge, where casual dress attire is permitted. Hats are not allowed in any outlet. Grand View Dining Room – Ties are not required, but jackets are suggested for gentlemen weekend evenings in the dining room. In July and August, jackets are required for gentlemen on Friday and Saturday evenings after 6:00 p.m. in the dining room. Ladies and children are expected to dress accordingly. Golf Course and Golf Practice Facilities - Players are required to wear appropriate golf shirts and slacks or golf shorts. Collared or mock golf shirts are required for men. Spikeless or soft spike golf shoes or tennis shoes are required. Short shorts, cut-offs, bib overalls, jean/denims, sleeveless shirts for men, T-shirts, swimsuits, tank tops, ladies dress shoes or spiked golf shoes are not considered appropriate attire and are not permitted. Tennis Courts - Appropriate tennis attire is required. Spa and Fitness Areas - pool sandals, T-shirts and tank tops are permitted only in these areas. Guests walking from other areas must wear a cover-up. Cellular Phone: For the enjoyment of all guests at The Resort, cellular phone usage is limited to private meeting rooms, lobby and hallways, guest rooms, locker rooms and the outdoor areas. Cell phone conversations are discouraged in the dining room, lounge, and on the golf course. The Collection requests that all cell phones shall remain in the “off” or “silent/vibrate” mode at all times. Texting and emailing are permitted. Smoking: For the comfort of our Members and guests, smoking is prohibited except on the Golf Course. The Resort reserves the right to change this policy at any time. Conduct: The group is responsible for the conduct of all persons in attendance and for any damage incurred by individuals associated with or representing the group’s organization. Children must be supervised at all times. Any group or private party reserving function space at the Garden of the Gods Collection / Kissing Camels Club agrees to carry adequate liability and other insurance protecting themselves against any claims arising from any activities conducted at the Collections. Liability: The Resort will not assume liability for loss or damage of any items or equipment brought to the property. Any incoming shipments should not arrive more than a day in advance. The client also agrees to reimburse and hold harmless The Collection / Kissing Camels Collection for the fair value of any damages or losses caused to the property or to third persons or their property by the Client, its guests or invitees. Logo: The Group shall not use the name, trademark or logo or any other proprietary designation of the Hotel in any advertising or promotional material without the prior written permission of the Hotel. Group shall comply with the terms and conditions required by the Hotel for such use. Signs and Banners: The Resort reserves the right to approve all signage. All signs must be professionally printed. Printed signs outside function rooms should be free standing or on an easel. The club will assist in placing all signs and banners. Signs, banners and registration tables are not permitted in main lobby area to include main entrance, valet area and Rocks Lounge. The resort will not permit any material or foreign object to be hung from the ceiling, walls, or light fixtures without the express written consent of the planning team and supervision by the resorts engineering staff at a rate of $25.00 per hour, per staff member. Promotional Materials: The Garden of the Gods Resort and Club/Kissing Camels Club requests that all promotional material and arrangements be presented to and approved in advance by Collection management. The media is not permitted on the premises as a consideration to our guests. No setup will take place in public areas at any time (lobby, galleries, porte cochère.)

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EVENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES Vendor Set-up: In the event the Group contracts third party vendors the following terms will apply: all vendors need to be approved by resort staff, all vendors will be required to show proof of liability insurance upon request, group understands that setup times are at the sole discretion of the Resort; the group further agrees to make all arrangements that materials be picked up at the end of the event, and group further agrees that resort staff will not place nor manipulate any items provided by a third party vendor. Deliveries made by third party contractors must enter through Garden Room entrance. No vans, trucks or trailers will be permitted to unload at the porte cochère. All vendors or those with event materials are not to use the Resort’s bell carts unless approved by your Event Manager or the Front Office Manager/Supervisor. Music & Entertainment: All entertainment for outdoor functions must conclude no later than 9:00 p.m. and is limited to acoustic music only. Noise level may not exceed 65 decibels at a distance of 100 feet from the function area. Live bands and DJ’s must adhere to a 11:30 pm cutoff time with appropriate cocktail music allowed until last call. Music may not exceed 65 decibels 100 feet from the source. After 11:30 PM music may not exceed 35 decibels 100 feet from the source. All doors to outside locations must be closed at 11:30 PM. No warnings will be issued after the first. All electrical services and utilities, including phone and riggings, must be contracted for through the Hotel’s Engineering Services Department. Valet/ Coat Check: Valet attendants are required for functions over 50 guests, at a cost of $75.00 per attendant, per every 50 guests. Valet attendants are required, regardless of transportation arrangements. Coat check services are available at a cost of $75.00 per attendant. Per 100 guests. Shipping and Receiving of Packages: A charge of $10.00 per package will applied for all incoming and outgoing packages under 50 lbs. For each package above 50 lbs., a rate of $.25 per pound will be applied. These charges will be billed to the Master Account. Please contact your Conference Services Manager for a quote on pallets or crates. Please speak with your Catering Manager regarding proper labeling and instructions for shipping. Due to limited storage space, please schedule your shipment(s) to arrive no more than 3 business days prior to the program start date to avoid a $5.00 per package, per day, storage fee. Meeting Rooms/Space: Garden of the Gods Resort and Club reserves the right to change the room or rooms assigned to your group if the number of guests should decrease, and/or if deemed necessary by the property. Should additional space be required, the property may charge additional room rental fees. Should functions exceed contracted time, additional charges will apply in half hour increments at $250.00 for each additional half hour. Meeting Room Set Up Changes: Please note changes in room set-ups made within 24 hours of the event may be subject to additional charges. Changes may only be made through the property catering office or the property staff member who is supervising the function. The premises will be vacated no later than date and time indicated on the catering confirmation. Based on time and labor, a group may incur additional charges for the removal of group’s materials by property staff at the close of any event. Should all of the furniture from the Grand View Dining Room be required to be moved, a $500.00 fee will be charged to the Master Account. Outdoor Facilities: For any functions scheduled in outdoor facilities, the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club/Kissing Camels Club reserves the right of final decision to move the event to an indoor location based on weather forecast or conditions. This decision will be made no later than three hours prior to the starting time of the function. F&B Service Times & Policies: To ensure food safety and quality, breakfast and lunch buffets are based on a 90-minute service time. Dinner buffets are based on a 120-minute service time. To extend service time, a $10.00 per person, per 30-minutes surcharge fee will apply. In accordance with El Paso County food and beverage regulations, no food may be taken from the property under any circumstances. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Buffet Tables and Station pricing is based on 90 minutes of continuous service. To add a chef attendant to the buffet, an additional $150 service fee applies for three hours of service, each additional hour is available for $25/hour. Buffets Tables and Stations are prepared for a minimum of 20 guests. Buffets Tables and Stations of less than 20 people will be charged a $125 fee. To add a chef attendant to the buffet, an additional $150 service fee applies. A 23% taxable service charge, 2.25% Property Improvement Fee (PIF), and 8.25% sales tax will be added to all food and beverage charges. These taxes and service fees are subject to change. Page 38 | Bar and Wine | Beverage Selections (continued) Garden of the Gods 5.05.2021

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EVENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES Breakfast: All Breakfast Buffets are served with freshly brewed coffee and tea. All Plated Breakfast entrées include: orange juice, breakfast pastries, and freshly brewed local coffee and tea. Plated menu selections of less than 15 guests will be charged a $125 fee. Lunch: All lunch buffets include bakery fresh assorted rolls, sweet cream butter, regular and decaf coffee, and iced tea service. Plated Lunch options include the guest’s selection of three courses: choice of soup or salad; choice between a chilled or hot entrée; and choice of dessert. Split menus will use the highest priced entrée for the group. Additional entrée choices will incur additional charges. For four courses, add $8 per person. Plated menu selections of less than 15 guests will be charged a $125 fee. All plated lunches are served with bakery fresh rolls, sweet cream butter, regular and decaf coffee, and iced tea service. All boxed lunches may be prepared gluten-free upon request, and are served with bottled water, seasonal fresh fruit, coleslaw or potato salad, bag of chips, jumbo chocolate chip cookie, condiments, and cutlery. Dinner: All dinner buffets include assorted dinner rolls, sweet cream butter, regular and decaf coffee and tea. Buffets of less than 20 guests will be charged a $125 fee. Plated Dinner options include guest’s selection of three courses: choice of soup or salad; choice of entrée; and choice of dessert. Split menus will use the highest priced entrée for the group. Additional entrée choices will incur additional charges. Plated menu selections of less than 15 guests will be charged a $125 fee. All plated dinners are served with bakery fresh rolls, sweet cream butter, regular and decaf coffee, and iced tea service. Refreshment Breaks: Morning and Afternoon Refreshment Break Pricing is based on 45 minutes of continuous service for a minimum of 20 guests for each break. Receptions: Hors d’oeuvres: Butler passed hors d’oeuvres may require an additional service fee of $75.00 per hour, per server. One server for each 40 people is recommended. Minimum order for per piece hors d’oeuvres is two dozen pieces per order. Pricing is per piece. For clients hosting a reception, exclusively without meal service, a minimum of three stations is required. Action stations are prepared for a minimum of 20 guests, stations of less than 20 people will be charged a $125 fee. Station pricing is based on a period of 90 minutes of service. To add a chef attendant to the station, an additional $150 service fee applies. Bar and Wine: Bar & Bartender Fee: Bar Set-up or Bartender are required for all functions with alcohol. A $75 bar setup fee applies to all bars. A dedicated Bartender may be requested for a fee of $125 for two hours, additional time will be billed at $25 per hour. A $75 cocktail fee applies when drinks are served from an existing bar.

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